Is Lattafa Asad Zanzibar a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum?

Asad Zanzibar EDP

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Le Beau Le Parfum Eau de Parfum bottle Le Beau Le Parfum EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2022 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Asad Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle Asad Zanzibar EDP
$91.00+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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$19.95+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceShop.com
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Beau Le Parfum EDP
A decadent, crowd-pleasing tropical gourmand that balances creamy coconut and juicy pineapple with a seductive sweet warmth. Flirty and inviting, it leaves a bold, irresistible trail.
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Our Verdict - Asad Zanzibar EDP
This one is a minefield. While some rave about its unique tropical iris and vanilla blend, others are absolutely repulsed, picking up notes of sour milk and worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide if it's treasure or trash.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Beau Le Parfum EDP A Asad Zanzibar EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Beau Le Parfum EDP
Asad Zanzibar EDP

Notes

Only in Le Beau Le Parfum
Coconut 52% Woody Notes 48%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Le Beau Le Parfum Asad Zanzibar
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Beau Le Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The creamy coconut, sweet tonka, and vanilla make this a versatile scent for cooler nights and transitional seasons, while the fruity pineapple and bergamot keep it lively enough for spring and moderate summer evenings. It may be too sweet for hot, humid days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, sweet, and sensual presence shines on dates and nights out, but it can overwhelm in close, formal, or athletic environments. Casual and evening wear benefit most from its fun, inviting trail.

Asad Zanzibar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and unique mix of sweet, salty, and powdery notes make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It truly shines in casual or date scenarios, particularly during warmer evenings or on holiday, where its tropical and inviting character can be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Iris

Key Differences

Adds coconut water and incense, drops amber and ambergris

Where to buy

Le Beau Le Parfum EDP
Asad Zanzibar EDP

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